Senje

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Meaning of senje, a popular Luhya word. Learn origin, find synonyms and variations from different Luhya dialects, and stories to deepen your cultural understanding.

SENJE

noun

plural basenje

variations senge (Maragoli dialect)

informal aandi

Definitions of senje

1. 1. sister of one’s father or
   2. female cousins of one’s father
   3. a female’s nieces and nephews, strictly the sons and daughters of your brother and male cousins

Origin:

Luhya language. The Bukusu dialect and most  Luhya dialects.

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